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Hosted by Kevin Pho, MD, The Podcast by KevinMD shares the stories of the many who intersect with our health care system but are rarely heard from. 15 minutes a day. 7 days a week.
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In this episode, we sit down with guest Wendy Schofer, a pediatrician, to discuss the current state of childhood obesity and the need for a change in approach. Over the past two decades, the prevalence of children …
Moving beyond weight-centered approaches in childhood obesity [PODCAST]
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In this episode, we’re talking about how to stand out from the crowd in a competitive job market for physicians. Our guests, Aaron Morgenstein, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, and Claire Unis, a pediatrician, will discuss how to …
From CV to career: How to enhance your medical portfolio [PODCAST]
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In this episode, we’re joined by Emmanuel K. Konstantakos, an orthopedic surgeon, and Jeff Morris, an attorney and CEO of the American Board of Physician Specialties. They discuss the ongoing debate about physician board certifications and the …
Certified, but denied: the impact of board certification on patient care [PODCAST]
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When I started working in the health care industry over 25 years ago, I was compelled by a passion to make a difference and improve the lives of those around me. Ultimately, that mission …
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In this episode, we welcome clinical research assistant professor, Maranda C. Ward, to discuss the importance of routine screening for both HIV and COVID-19 in primary care. During the COVID pandemic, we became familiar with answering questions …
Breaking the stigma: Making HIV and COVID screening routine in primary care [PODCAST]
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Today, we’re discussing the news about actor Chris Hemsworth and his genetic test results. Hemsworth announced that he is taking a break from acting after learning that he has a heightened risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Our …
Chris Hemsworth and personalized medicine: How genetic testing can impact your health [PODCAST]
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In this episode, we have a special guest, Laura Fernando, a patient advocate, who shares her heart-wrenching story of her daughter Lily’s medical journey with COVID-19 and other health conditions. Joining her and Lily is Linda Bluestein, …
Navigating complex medical issues: one family’s story of advocacy and hope [PODCAST]
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In this episode, we sit down with attorney and author Michael J. Grace to discuss his book, The Mumbo Jumbo Fix: A Survival Guide for Effective Doctor-Patient-Nurse Communication. As a defense lawyer representing health care providers, …
Breaking the communication barrier: a survival guide for doctors, nurses, and patients [PODCAST]
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We’re joined by Aniyizhai Annamalai, an internal medicine-psychiatry physician. Dr. Annamalai’s patients are mostly indigent, not employed due to disability, and have serious mental illnesses. Most of them qualify for Medicaid. In this episode, Dr. Annamalai shares …
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Our guest today is James Malone, an endocrinologist and health care executive with over 30 years of experience in the field of diabetes.
James has seen firsthand the challenges that many people with type 2 diabetes (T2D) face …
Empowering Type 2 diabetes patients with innovative insulin management tools [PODCAST]
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In this episode, we’re joined by Susan MacLellan-Tobert, a pediatric cardiologist, to discuss the issue of institutional betrayal in health care. The pandemic has put a strain on health care systems and workers, leading to a term …
Navigating institutional betrayal in health care [PODCAST]
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How can a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease help patients and their families? [PODCAST]
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In this episode, we’re joined by Peter T. Hetzler, a plastic and reconstructive surgeon, to discuss the importance of the hand in human identity and expression. In the U.S. private sector, hand injuries were the second most …
Beyond the physical: How hand injuries affect identity and expression [PODCAST]
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In this episode, we’re discussing the opioid epidemic and its impact on our society. Our guest is Gary Call, a family physician, who shares the emotional and financial cost on individuals and families caused by opioid addiction …
Opioid addiction: Understanding the risk factors with a predictive model [PODCAST]
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In this episode, we welcome Scott Abramson, a neurologist with over 40 years of experience in the field. We discuss the topic of perfectionism in the medical profession, and how it can have both positive and negative …
Why being a perfectionist can be good for patient care [PODCAST]
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In this episode, we are joined by Harvey Castro, a physician, health care consultant, and serial entrepreneur, to discuss the exciting potential of the generative pre-trained transformer (GPT) in the field of medicine and health care. ChatGPT …
Health care’s future with ChatGPT: Exploring the potential of AI in medicine [BONUS PODCAST]
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In this episode, we have Samantha Lai, a medical student as our guest. She will discuss the disparity in venture capital investment for startups led by women, and how this gap can be narrowed by encouraging female …
How female physicians are changing the game for women entrepreneurs [PODCAST]
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In this episode, we have Taylor Gurley, a professor of occupational therapy as our guest. She will be discussing the new recommendation by the United States Preventive Services Task Force for primary care physicians to screen their …
How occupational therapy can help the anxiety epidemic [PODCAST]
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In this episode, we welcome Nicola F. De Paul, a clinical psychologist and health systems leadership consultant. Together, we dive into the topic of burnout among health care leaders. The COVID-19 pandemic has put immense stress on …
Leading through burnout: How health care executives can address burnout in the workplace [PODCAST]
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In this episode, we talk to Claire Unis. She reflects on her experiences as a pediatrician and how small moments of contentment and satisfaction, like seeing a healthy baby or a budding tree, led her to realize …
How an eye for detail can save lives [PODCAST]
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